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By Jack ZavadaApr 29, 20081 topic

3 Keys To Beating Loneliness

Loneliness may be lifeâs commonest problem, but you can rise above it if you keep these three truths in mind.nn 1. Loneliness is caused by fear. nnWe fear being rejected by others. We fear for our physical safety and we also fear investing our precious time. Most of all, we fear entering into a relationship we canât completely control. But only by conquering these fears can we receive the friendship and love we desire.nnThe choice is clear. To beat loneliness, we must end

Primary topic: Singles

Singles

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By Jack ZavadaSep 7, 20071 topic

Single Person: How To Rescue Yourself

Ask any single woman if she's waiting for a prince on a white horse to come and rescue her, and she'll laugh in your face.nnBut the truth is that millions of single women--and single men too--are indeed waiting for someone to sweep in and save them from their dreary, unsatisying life.nnIt's a fairy tale we've been fed since we were children. The brave rescuer is held up as an ideal, and on some level, we all look for an outsider to do what we think we can't do ourselves.nnMos

Primary topic: Happiness

Happiness

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By Jack ZavadaMar 23, 20061 topic

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Comparisonitis is a common illness that causes you to compare yourself to your friends, co-workers, siblings, and even celebrities. The problem with comparisonitis is that when you come up short in these comparisons, you can make yourself feel worthless and depressed. Fortunately there's a cure.nnInstead of constantly comparing yourself to people who seem to have more than you, start comparing yourself to those who seem to have less . Now this change in perspective is not int

Primary topic: Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

Self-Esteem and Self Confidence

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By Jack ZavadaApr 6, 20061 topic

Loneliness: toothache of the soul

Loneliness is one of life's most miserable experiences. Everyone feels lonely at times, but is there a message for us in loneliness? Is there a way that we can turn it into something positive?nnSometimes loneliness is a temporary condition that lifts in a few hours or a couple days. But when we're burdened with this emotion for weeks, months, or even years, it's definitely telling us something.nnIn a sense, loneliness is like a toothache: It's a warning signal that something

Primary topic: Dating

Dating

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By Jack ZavadaOct 13, 20061 topic

Single and sad: 5 ways to beat the holiday blues

If you're single and not in a romantic relationship, the holiday season can be lonely and depressing.nnBut it doesn't have to be that way. By taking a few simple steps, you can find happiness and fulfillment instead of emotional stress. Here are five common sense ways to beat the holiday blues.nn Get checked nnDepression is one of life's most under-reported illnesses. You may think you feel down only because your needs are unmet, but it's very possible your sadness may come f

Primary topic: Depression

Depression

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By Jack ZavadaAug 4, 20061 topic

Predicting Your Future: How to Dictate Your Destiny

Would you like to know your future? Would you like to know where you'll be 10, 15, or even 20 years from now?nnYou don't need a crystal ball, Tarot cards, or a horoscope. You can create your own destiny, starting right now, by seizing control of three key areas of your life.nnThe process starts with a decision, an unshakable promise to yourself that your life is going to change. No longer will you be helplessly buffeted by circumstances. You have to be fed up enough with the

Primary topic: General Self Help

General Self Help

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By Jack ZavadaJan 10, 20061 topic

How to recover from a disastrous first date

You know the feeling. You close the door behind you and let out a big sigh. It didn't go well. In fact, it was a disaster.nnFirst dates are stressful even when everything goes right. When you or the other person messes up, a couple hours can seem like an eternity. But after the date is over, what you do next can etch the bad experience into your mind or help you overcome it. Here are some things you can do to recover from a disastrous first date.nn1. Forgive yourself.nnMost o

Primary topic: Dating

Dating

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By Jack ZavadaFeb 17, 20061 topic

Why a good cry may be good for you

Have you had a good cry lately?nnA "good" cry--the kind that can make you feel better--as opposed to the kind you have when peeling onions--is one of your body's most important defense mechanism, it seems.nnThat's because tears shed due to emotional upset or stress contain chemicals that your body builds up during nervous tension. According to Dr. William H. Frey II, a researcher at the St. Paul-Ramsey Medical Center in Minnesota, emotionally-induced tears contain protein-bas

Primary topic: Dating

Dating

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By Jack ZavadaJun 20, 20061 topic

The secret to achieving your goals

Have you been frustrated at achieving your goals? Have too many defeats and disappointments caused you to give up?nnThen you should know that a very simple secret can make the difference between success and failure. This proven method has worked for thousands of years. It's so simple it sounds like a cliche, but the truth is that every human achievement uses this principle:nn Mile by mile, life's a trial. Yard by yard, life is hard. But inch by inch, life's a cinch! nnThat li

Primary topic: Goal Setting

Goal Setting

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By Jack ZavadaFeb 20, 20061 topic

Single and thriving: 5 secrets for a happier, more fulfilling life

If you're single and dissatisfied with the way your life is going, you can turn things around by seeing your situation from a new, more positive perspective.nnMany single people are stuck in a "victim" mentality, feeling as if outside forces are conspiring against them to make them miserable. But to break free of that mindset and begin living a happier, more fulfilling life, you have to be mature enough to accept responsibility for your own destiny.nnAccepting responsibility

Primary topic: Dating

Dating

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By Jack ZavadaMay 17, 20061 topic

Shyness: How to rise above it

Millions of people consider themselves shy. This common, frequently painful feeling is often accepted without question. Shy people may look on it as something they're stuck with, like being short or having curly hair.nnSome nervousness or hesitancy in social situations is normal. Everyone experiences a degree of anxiety when meeting new people or the first time they attempt a new activity. But shyness includes fear--like the fear of failure and the fear of what other people w

Primary topic: Empowerment

Empowerment

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By Jack ZavadaJun 26, 20071 topic

The Need to Forgive Yourself

You can't make progress in personal growth until you learn to forgive yourself.nnMany of us replay our mistakes over and over, adding more self-criticism every time we do it. It's easy to turn a minor misstep into a major stumbling block.nnAs much as you'd like to be perfect, that's never going to happen. Human beings do make mistakes, and you're a member of that imperfect species.nnBecause your life will never be mistake-free, it's crucial that you forgive yourself when you

Primary topic: Happiness

Happiness

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By Jack ZavadaDec 15, 20061 topic

How to make this your best year ever

Far too many of us have become "life potatoes", sitting on the couch watching passively as our life goes by.nnWaiting for happiness, peace of mind, love and satisfaction to come along without any effort on your part hasnât worked up to now, has it? Instead, you can change your life through two simple strategies: You can redefine the way you feel about failure, and you can break your goals down into smaller parts.nnWe give too much power to failure. If you have the courage t

Primary topic: Happiness

Happiness

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